"Very good teacher indeed! Learned a lot from him and is easy to work with and understand."

Bridgeport, CT teacher:
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Review by Agnes

"He has high knowledge of the language, and how to explain it. He is also flexible with time."

Bridgeport, CT teacher:
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Review by Karen

"Mohamed is the best! He's a great teacher. Mohamed ' s knowledge of the Arabic language and Middle Eastern/Arabian culture are vast. His English proficie

ncy is at about 98% (in my opinion), so there are no awkward moments, where he doesn't know what I'm talking about. He is patient; kind; gentle; and encouraging. Being taught anything by Mohamed is a great experience that I would recommend to everyone."

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Bridgeport, CT teacher:
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Review by Christine

"Lots of info, looking forward to the next lesson."

Bridgeport, CT teacher:
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Review by Yolanda

"Mohamed is an incredible tutor , he is very patient and takes the time to explain an questions that may arise. He went above and beyond during our lessons

several times. I would definitely recommend him to anyone who would like to learn Arabic on any level."

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Review by Erin

"Moataz was an amazing instructor for my 11 year old daughter. She already speaks an Arabic dialect, but I wanted her to learn standard Arabic. He is extre

mely patient and knows how to engage kids by tapping into their interests. He is extremely flexible and very pleasant. My daughter loved her lessons with him. I'm sure he's great with adults, too, but if you're looking for Arabic instruction for the younger crowd, Moataz is the best around!"

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Bridgeport, CT teacher:
Moataz A.

Review by Lauren

"Lauren really enjoyed the class and they covered a lot. I appreciate Moataz patience."

About Zachary B.

About Zachary

*UPDATE: I am moving to another neighborhood in New York as of 1/31. Please bear with me as I update location information. Thank you!*

Dear Students and Parents:

My passion for performing and teaching brought me to TakeLessons as a way to enrich my immediate community (and beyond through Skype lessons!) and help individual students perform at their best. As an operatic performer, I thoroughly understand the importance of building a strong technical background for any level of singing or professional speaking. My other skills, like instrumental instruction, studying skills, accent reduction, and academic preparation are all offered through TakeLessons as well. As a teacher, I love having fun in lessons and building strong connections with my students at absolutely any level. My personal musical performing experiences span opera,

musical theater, jazz, pop, and R&B. I am so excited to share my knowledge and passion for singing with you, as well as any other subject we find to explore! As of February 2013, I am also available through TakeLessons' online instruction program! Please find more information below and I hope to hear from you soon!

Thanks!

Zachary B.

A native of Charlotte, NC, Zachary began his musical career as a tuba player and jazz bass guitarist. While attending The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Zachary began singing in various vocal groups on campus and developed his love for the singing voice. With encouragement from the music faculty, Zachary began training as an operatic baritone while at UNC. While attending UNC, Zachary was awarded both the Fischer Scholarship in Voice and the Tony McDowell Voice Scholarship. His singing brought him to Boston in the summer of 2010 to begin study at The Boston Conservatory. While performing various opera roles and attending summer programs, Zachary also opened his private studio and taught at a local music academy.

Baritone Zachary B. is quickly establishing himself as an active operatic performer. Equally at home on the recital stage, his versatile lyric baritone voice fits a wide range of repertoire and styles. A graduate of The Boston Conservatory, Zachary has performed roles like the titular role in Don Giovanni, Ramiro in L'Heure Espagnole, L'horloge comtoise in L'Enfant et les sortileges, Pooh-Bah in The Mikado, and Bob in The Old Maid and the Thief.

Starting in February 2013, Zachary will also be available through TakeLessons for online instruction. Lessons will still focus on energy, breath, and solid technique, so please contact him if you think this venue of instruction will be a good fit!

*** Lesson Details ***Regardless of your background, I believe in making lessons fun, encouraging, and accessible. This means that my work with you will, by nature, be incredibly personal and always formulated for your specific musical goals. I will constantly strive to make sure you are comfortable in our work together as we explore singing, speaking, and music theory.

I believe every singing or speaking voice can benefit from a foundation in classical vocal technique. Whether you prefer to learn through singing songs or through various exercises, I can customize our lesson plan to fit your needs. Therefore, I provide a fun and engaging lesson atmosphere, but you need to bring your best as well! We will both be happier with the process if we are equally invested in your growth. We will start with something you already know (an aria, vocal exercise, or excerpt from a song) and work toward singing in your preferred vocal style. For example, classical singers will build their knowledge of English, German, Italian, and French diction and song styles. Additionally, I will always respect and include my student's musical interests.

Along the way, I am happy to address basic music theory ideas. If you prefer, we can also spend additional time reviewing and learning those principles to enrich your musical experience. I will always provide different exercises and ideas to keep your brain active in the singing process.

I believe in whole body, whole spirit singing. As a performer, I employ a variety of holistic exercises and theories to develop my own voice, such as basic Alexander Technique principles, voice therapy techniques, a variety of pedagogical palates, and energy work. If these sorts of things interest you, I am more than happy to incorporate them into our lessons. My personal results with those practices have been incredible, so I am always eager to share.

My personality is outgoing and energetic, so I bring that sort of atmosphere to a lesson. I expect preparedness and readiness on your part to maximize our work together. My greatest desire in teaching is to see you grow! So, if a challenging, yet comforting, work environment sounds like something you would like to try, consider scheduling a trial lesson with me. I am always happy to hear from new students!

*** Studio Equipment ***Open area between the living room and the dining room, seating available, piano to accompany the voice lesson, garage/driveway/street parking.

*** Travel Equipment ***I prefer for my students to have a keyboard or piano, and if possible, a music stand. We can always make a situation work if the student does not have access to these tools. I provide music, pencils, etc.

*** Specialties ***I am an opera singer, and specialize in classical singing. However, I apply similar vocal technique to all genres of music, and focus on breathing technique, body and energy awareness, and discuss a holistic approach to singing with all students.

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Reviews

Susan Y. September 14, 2015·Speaking Voice·In studio

Zachary is a wonderful teacher. He is very patient and really understands what he student want and need. Highly recommend him for a teacher

wynoka J. August 8, 2015·Singing·In studio

Knowledgeable patient encouraging and kind! I learned some new things that help! Looking forward to next lesson!

Draaco A. May 19, 2015·Singing·In home

Great instructor, natural gifted at communicating the body mechanics, breathing, and finer points of singing.

Zachary B.

Zachary B.

About Tammy Y.

About Tammy

I conduct group lessons for young children, which I am unable to state on my profile/list of services here. You can send me a message if you are interested in them!

I believe EVERYONE should have the opportunity to learn music, especially children, in a fun and enjoyable way! As someone who grew up around music (my mother is a music teacher!) I wish to give that chance to others.

I started playing the piano at around the age of four, and helped out as a substitute teacher at my mother's music school back in Singapore while in High School. I left shortly after to pursue music at Berklee College of Music, where I graduated summa cum laude in August 2013 with a Bachelor's of Music in Piano Performance and Contemporary Writing and Production!

My students range from as 3.5 years old, to the grandmother of a couple of my students. I wo

rk mostly with children, but have a handful of adult beginner students I work with as well.

Everyone is different - and I personally take the time and effort to develop and customize my lessons and materials for each student. I'll push you (a little!), to make you realize just how much you can do!

Music is an all-rounded experience. Not only can I offer you a chance to learn how to play different styles of piano, from jazz to pop to classical, but I can also teach you how to write your own songs, arrange them, and perhaps (if you like) record them!

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Estrella H. November 28, 2015·Piano·In studio

Excellent teacher. Was very impressed on how well the piano classes were explained in detail. My 6 years old learned a lot in her first piano class! My daughter came out super excited and motivated!

Estrella H. November 28, 2015·Piano·In studio

Excellent teacher. Was very impressed on how well the piano classes were explained in detail. My 6 years old learned a lot in her first piano class! My daughter came out super excited and motivated!

Mary S. January 8, 2015·Chinese·Online

We are absolutely thrilled with our experience with Tammy. My two sons meet with her online to review the Mandarin language they take at school. The extra 30 min. a week of conversation and tone work is invaluable. I would rate Tammy a 10/10 as she sends highlights, a review and suggestions of study for the week after each lesson. If a person can have teenage boys look forward to "extra" Chinese weekly, they deserve a medal!

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Tammy Y.

New York, NY 10023

(5)

starting at

$45
/ 30-min

About Marion S.

About Marion

Hi, I'm Marion. I bring a lifetime of experience helping people of all ages improve their writing, and English skills. My experience with second language learners is extensive. Whatever your skill set, age, abilities, or background, I can help make you a better writer.

I've worked with middle, high school and college students on developing the reading, writing and research skills needed for success in many academic areas. I've worked with second language learners on speaking, reading, and writing.

Preparing for essay tests is one of my areas of expertise, but my teaching philosophy is less about preparing for a particular test than it is about developing strategies that work for a broad number of tests and in real life situations.

I love working with adults and younger people on developing storytelling techniques, and public spe

aking skills for presentations and interviews, as well as for personal events. These are great confidence builders with real world results!

Whatever type of writing you need to work on, it would be my honor and privilege to work with you.

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Reviews

Christina R. November 29, 2016·Writing·In studio

Marion is professional and informative, offering productive suggestions and insight in achieving my personal goals.

Ferdinado October 1, 2016·ESL·In studio

The teacher could adapt to my level

Mohammed A. September 16, 2016·Writing·Online

I think she is a great teacher, and I am very happy I choose her.

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Marion S.

New York, NY 10027

(8)

starting at

$35
/ 30-min

About Kat F.

About Kat

How about a relaxed, fun and natural way of learning American Sign Language? Let's try some lessons together. I teach in an interactive and empowering way where discovering the beauty of this visual language and the valuable culture cherished by Deaf and Hearing Americans is part of every lesson.

I cater lessons to match your learning style and communication needs. Your classes will also have music, role-play, games and story telling. I have taught ASL and Deaf Culture to many different students and groups: K-12 students, families with special needs children, college students, interpreting students, professionals, families with Deaf children, adults, home schoolers, choirs, and dance troops.I am a certified Interpreter with the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and have been a professional interpreter and ASL instructor

since 1991. I am a certified teacher in the state of Connecticut and hold an MS in education, a BA in Communications Human Relations/Interpreting.

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Reviews

Shelley November 9, 2017·American Sign Language·Online

Kat has proven to be such a valuable and wonderful teacher. From the beginning of our process of starting ASL lessons for my daughter, she was communicative, thorough and 100% professional. Once our lessons began, she proved to be an incredible instructor (my daughter loves her lessons) as well as conscientious in our lesson schedule. Further, even when we need to change our lesson due to a scheduling conflict, she is very understanding, which I have appreciated. I can not recommend Kat enough!!!

Heather October 11, 2017··

Prepare to love learning sign language with the best teacher I know! Kat loves teaching and sharing her knowledge with others in a way that makes learning fun and tnteresting. Her enthusiasm and creativity is contagious. Sign up today, you won't be sorry!

Gerrit October 2, 2017·American Sign Language·Online

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Kat F.

Southbury, CT 06488

(19)

starting at

$37.50
/ 30-min

About Zachary G.

About Zachary

I am an orchestral conducting Masters student at Mannes College of Music who has been playing piano since the age of 4. I have been teaching beginner and intermediate piano for the past 3 years to students ranging from ages 7 - 65. I teach all types of styles ranging from classical to pop with everything in-between.

My students can expect to develop a strong and reliable technique while being able to express their musical ideas with a clear and dynamic level of sophistication. It's the stories and emotions that draw people to music, so I do my best to base my teachings around that concept.

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Zachary G.

New York, NY 10031

starting at

$45
/ 30-min

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About Allison B.

About Allison

Hello! I have been tutoring for nine years, and I have a Master's degree in Astronomy & Astrophysics. I love teaching, and I make sure to incorporate real-life examples into my math and science problems to help people develop an appreciation of the subjects. When tutoring French, I add elements of culture that I have learned from my multiple trips to France (including an entire summer in Paris!) to make the language come alive. Book a lesson with me and see how I can help you achieve today!

Crochet lessons: I have been crocheting for 14 years, and I love to get creative with it! I make stuffed animals, blankets, and articles of clothing both from patterns and from my own imagination. Whether you've never held a crochet hook before or just want to learn some new skills to add to your repertoire, I would love to help you pursue crochet a

s a hobby (or even a business!).

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Reviews

Claire September 25, 2017·Crocheting·In studio

Allison is VERY sweet, patient and thorough! I really enjoyed working with her. I learned SO much in just one hour!! I was hesitant about taking the lessons as I've tried lessons at my local Michael's store but didn't get much out of it. One on one with Allison was the right decision. If you are just thinking about it - DO IT!!! You won't regret it. I'm looking forward to next week's lesson with Allison :)

Mizpah M. September 14, 2017·Science·Online

Interactive science sessions with Allison are enjoyed by my daughter who is 10 years old, she wants me to increase the frequency of sessions with her.

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Allison B.

Floral Park, NY 11001

(2)

starting at

$39
/ 45-min

About Anna R.

About Anna

Russian could be fun - seriously. No more boring drills and tests - I'll make you look forward with excitement to your Russian lessons! I’ve been tutoring for more than 5 years and I can promise you a quick and painless learning process and a visible progress starting already with the first lessons.Russian could be fun - seriously. No more boring drills and tests - I'll make you look forward with excitement to your Russian lessons! I’ve been tutoring for more than 5 years and I can promise you a quick and painless learning process and a visible progress starting already with the first lessons.

As I’ve come to realize, every student needs an individual approach, so I always tailor a study program depending on the student’s level of knowledge, learning preferences and objectives. I prefer a communicative approach as I understand that t

he primary goal of learning a foreign language is to actually use it in real life situations. At the same time, if you would like to focus on a specific language skill, e.g. writing or listening, I will structure our lessons to meet that goal.

I have experience of teaching all levels from the very beginner to the near-fluent and helping to improve specific skills, given on my students’ individual needs, such as pronunciation, grammar, conversational, writing, reading and listening skills, Russian for business travels, etc. I will provide you with a variety of study materials that you can use with me and on your own. I will also introduce you to the secrets and idiosyncrasies of the Russian culture, as the knowledge of the culture is a necessary ingredient in your mastery of the language. Plus, getting to know the notorious Russian culture is what could make the learning process really entertaining.

More about me: I am a world traveler and an aspiring polyglot. I got addicted to discovering other languages and cultures early on in life and was excited to move to the US from Ukraine 8 years ago (I am originally from the Russian-speaking part of the country, although I am fluent in Ukrainian). Languages turned out to be my long-term love affair and after having become fluent in English, I moved on to study German, French and Spanish. I’ve realized that tutoring my own language is an extremely rewarding activity as I am able to appreciate its beauty and intricacies and share this appreciation with others. I also realized that I learn from my students as much as they learn from me. Learning is indeed a two-way street. I appreciate my students and sincerely cheer for their progress. Best teachers are more than just instructors, they are mentors and friends and that’s what I try to become for my students.

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Noelle February 18, 2018·Russian·Online

Anna is clear and organized, yet full of spontaneity ... and so friendly she makes things easy, even the tough ones.

Noelle December 26, 2017·Russian·In studio

I started with Anna as a complete beginner and quickly learnt how to make basic conversations and acquired a good understanding of grammar.

Arthur December 25, 2017·Russian·Online

Anna made Russian seem easy for me, it was a really great experience.

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Anna R.

New York, NY 10016

(3)

starting at

$25
/ 30-min

About Victor M.

About Victor

It is said that "the proof of the pudding is in the eating". I could say 100 things about myself, but your experience will be the proof. However, I'll say a few things. I am a people person with great patience. I evaluate my students to see what level they are at and use such knowledge to create a specific lesson plan and teaching approach to meet each student's need. I am respectful and culturally sensitive as that is important in teaching student's from different cultural background. Therefore, your boundaries will be greatly respected and classes will be professional but fun.

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Charlene January 11, 2018·English·In studio

He is a great teacher. He will go the extra mile to ensure that his lessons are not only taught but also understood.

Luis January 11, 2018·English·Online

He speaks Spanish very well so he can teach English to Latin people easily. He is actually a very good in teaching.

Imad January 7, 2018·English·Online

Victor is one of the best teachers you could have. He is knowledgeable, competent and very patient. He uses a variety of methods to simplify the lessons, thus making the learning experience fun. I cannot deny that my English has improved a lot because of the classes that I took with him. I highly recommend him as a great teacher.

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Victor M.

Yonkers, NY 10704

(3)

starting at

$35
/ 30-min

About Molly H.

About Molly

I've been teaching creative writing, literature, and composition at the college level for four years. I also work with high school students through the Girls Write Now mentoring program. I have my MFA in writing for children and young adults, and I also work as a professional web writer. My articles have been published on Teen Vogue, The AV Club, Glamour, Refinery29, and many other sites.

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Molly H.

Astoria, NY 11106

starting at

$34
/ 30-min

About Pini B.

About Pini

Shalom! My name is Mr. Pini Berkovich, I am an accomplished team leader, and I have extensive professional and volunteer experience working with children and young people of all ages.As a native Hebrew speaker, I have a passion for sharing and teaching all levels of the Hebrew language—from reading and writing to advanced conversation. I look forward to every opportunity to continue this important work and inspire others to do the same.I believe every child should be valued and treated with respect. An education should empower a child and help each child make a positive contribution to our world.I earned my Bachelor of Arts degree with a dual concentration in Business Management and Organizational Behavior from The Peres Academic Center, Israel.I live in Riverdale with my wife and 2 amazing children. We enjoy hiking, biking, and f

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